and Time
,
Event Type
,
Event Severity
,
Event Class
, and
Event System
Configuration management features of the Dell OpenManage IT Assistant program include the following:
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Remote Wake Up support, which allows network administrators to remotely turn on Managed PC systems with Remote Wake Up capability
in a Dell DMI network
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A
System Properties
window that enables network administrators to view, set, or disable certain hardware configuration settings for the
local and remote systems in a Dell DMI network
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Support for the Microsoft
®
System Management Server (SMS), which allows the exporting of one or more groups to an SMS directory that
the SMS administrator can access
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A monitor component for systems running Windows 98 or Windows 95 and having a display data channel (DDC)-compliant video subsystem
and monitor
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Automated inventory control of one or more groups for the remote systems in a Dell DMI network
Network administrators can automate inventory to occur every day, week, or month at a certain hour, on the hour; or they can enable
inventory as needed. The Dell OpenManage IT Assistant program creates a text file for the group(s) and saves it to a user-defined
directory.
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Support for the application program used to create user-definable attributes (UDAs)
Asset management features of the Dell OpenManage IT Assistant include the following:
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Support that enables network administrators to remotely view, enter, and modify an asset tag for a remote system in a Dell DMI network
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Automated and manual mapping of one or more groups to a user-defined directory
Security management features of the Dell OpenManage IT Assistant include password security that enables network administrators to maintain
standard attribute values for the local and remote systems in a Dell DMI network.
For more information about the Dell OpenManage IT Assistant, see the online Dell OpenManage IT Assistant documentation that accompanied the
software.
MBA
The 3Com
®
MBA supports multiple preboot environments and allows network administrators to boot the system from a network server.
See "
Network Interface Controller
" for more information about MBA.
Remote Wake Up
Remote Wake Up
allows you to remotely turn on a Managed PC system that is either in a sleep state or turned off. The ability to turn on Managed
PC systems remotely allows you to perform remote computer setup, software downloading and installation, file updates, and asset tracking at any
time.
To use the Remote Wake Up feature, each Managed PC system must contain a NIC that supports Remote Wake Up. You must also enable the
Remote Wake Up
option in
System Setup
.
Remote System Alert
Remote System Alert allows the system to send to a remote management console certain predetermined messages about its operating condition
prior to system start-up (system boot). For example, the system can transmit an alert if the computer cover is removed.
To use the Remote System Alert feature, each Managed PC system must contain an integrated NIC that supports Remote System Alert.
Auto Power On
Auto Power On
enables you to turn on the computer system automatically on certain days of the week at a preset time. You can set
Auto Power
On
to turn on the system either every day or every Monday through Friday.
Chassis Intrusion Alerts
Chassis intrusion alerts notify you if a local or remote system's chassis has been opened.
NOTE: This feature does not work if the system is shut off using a power strip or surge protector.
NOTE: This feature does not work if the system is shut off using a power strip or surge protector.
NOTE: This feature does not work if the system is shut off using a power strip or surge protector.
